Professor Muhammad Yunus is a revolutionary economist currently serving as Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s Interim Government.
Appointed following a transformative youth-led uprising in 2024, Yunus stands at the helm of one of Bangladesh’s most pivotal national transitions. His government is tasked with restoring the rule of law, dismantling deep-rooted corruption, and establishing the groundwork for fair election. Under his stewardship, commissions have been formed to rewrite policies across the civil service, judiciary and financial sectors under what’s being referred to as the July Charter, a blueprint for “a new Bangladesh.”
Muhamma Yunus is best known as the founder of the Grameen Bank and an architect of microfinance. His groundbreaking work redefined access to credit by trusting those whom conventional banks refused to serve. Back in the 1970s, with a $27 loan from his own pocket, Yunus helped 42 impoverished artisans escape the grip of predatory lenders. That humble act sparked a global movement that helped lift millions out of poverty.
In 2006, Muhammad Yunus was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for proving that finance can be a tool of liberation. His mission has always been systemic: “The old banking system gave more to those who had more. I wanted to reverse that logic.” Yunus has openly criticised autocratic governance, saying, “We cannot build a just society on a foundation of fear.” His leadership emphasises reconciliation, civic dignity, and pragmatic reform.
An internationally sought-after speaker, Muhammad Yunus brings audiences astute economic insights and proof that alternative futures are possible. Whether he is addressing world leaders at the Boao Forum in China or meeting grassroots activists in Satun, Thailand, Yunus speaks with conviction and vision. He is also committed to ensuring the rights of women, youth, ethnic minorities, and the forcibly displaced Rohingya population.
